Refund Runner – Booking Policies & Terms
These Booking Policies outline the terms and conditions under which Refund Runner provides return pickup and drop-off services. By scheduling a pickup with us, you agree to the following:
1. Service Windows
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Standard pickups are completed anytime between 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM on the scheduled date (within ~10 miles of pickup address).
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Rush/Priority service (+$10) guarantees same-day pickup if booked before 12:00 PM.
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2. Items & Drop-Offs
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Each pickup includes up to 5 items and 1 drop-off location.
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Additional items are charged at $3 per item.
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Additional stops are charged at $12 each (same route). Off-route stops may require a custom quote.
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Oversized/Heavy Items – Packages weighing more than 25 lbs or requiring two people to lift may incur an additional handling fee of $15 per item. Please notify us in advance if you have oversized or unusually heavy items so we can plan accordingly.
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3. Add-On Services
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Packaging an item: $5 each
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Printing a label: $3 each
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4. Customer Responsibilities
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Customers must provide all required QR codes and/or labels prior to pick up (unless a printing service has been added on the booking form).
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Refund Runner is not responsible for errors, invalid codes, or system issues generated by Amazon, UPS, FedEx, USPS, or other third-party platforms.
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Items must be ready at the scheduled pickup time and safely packaged if required by the carrier. For package-less pickups, items must be in the original packaging and re-sealed.
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The customer must be reachable at the phone number provided in case of issues at pick-up or drop-off.
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Customers are encouraged to upload a photo of each item with its coordinating QR code or label attached when booking. This helps confirm the correct return details and avoids issues at drop-off. Refund Runner is not responsible for items submitted with incorrect or mismatched QR codes/labels.
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5. Undeliverable Packages
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If a package cannot be delivered due to an invalid or non-working QR code/label, or because store staff cannot process it:
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Refund Runner will attempt to contact you immediately in-store to resolve the issue.
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If you are unreachable, we will continue to make multiple attempts to contact you within 24 hours to resolve the issue and re-drop off your package at another designated drop-off location along the driver’s route.
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If you have not contacted us within 24 hours of the first attempted drop-off, your package will be returned to you.
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A Return Trip Fee of $10 applies for bringing the package back. Your item will be redelivered once this fee has been paid via Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal.
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Refund Runner will hold the package for up to 7 days after the originally scheduled drop-off. If the fee is not received within this time, the item will be donated to a local charity.
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Customers may reschedule a new drop-off at the standard rate once the QR code/label issue has been resolved.
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6. Payment Terms
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Payments are due in full before service is rendered.
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Accepted payment methods: Zelle, Venmo, PayPal.
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All payments are non-refundable.
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7. Cancellations & Changes
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Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of pickup.
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Same-day cancellations or failed pickups (e.g., items not ready) may result in a $10 cancellation fee.
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Pickups may be rescheduled one time without penalty, provided Refund Runner is notified within the required 24-hour time frame.
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8. Liability & Limitations
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Refund Runner acts solely as a courier for transporting packages to designated drop-off locations.
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We are not responsible for:
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Delays, errors, or lost packages once an item has been accepted by UPS, FedEx, USPS, Amazon, or other carriers.
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Carrier decisions regarding acceptance of packages.
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Packages not eligible for return or beyond retailer return windows.
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Refund Runner’s liability is limited to the service fee paid for the pickup.
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9. Refusal of Service
Refund Runner reserves the right to refuse service for:
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Oversized, hazardous, restricted, or improperly packaged items.
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Situations deemed unsafe for drivers including loose pets, construction, inaccessible walkways, etc.